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No F241 citations were recorded in Maryland for 2025. That means none appear in the CMS file for that year — not that the requirement does not apply.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F241 findings written in Maryland, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedJuly 15, 2011
Based on interview with the resident, review of the medical record, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to keep the resident informed of how the process was going for replacing a lost breast prosthesis. The staff also failed to acquire a timely medical appointment to replace a lost breast prosthesis which is an important part of the resident's body image and dignity. This occurred in 1 of 24 residents' reviewed during stage 2.
The findings include:
Resident #64 is an alert and oriented resident who needs partial assistance for her daily care. Her [DIAGNOSES REDACTED].
By way of history, the resident was hospitalized from May 14, 2011 to May 18, 2011.
On June 28, 2011 at 11:40 a.m. …
E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternNovember 16, 2017
Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to treat residents in a dignified manner as evidenced by 1) failing to serve all residents at the same table at the same time during a dining observation and 2) failing to provide privacy to a resident while receiving dental services. This was evident on 1 of 2 units observed during a dining observation and 1 of 2 units during a random observation. The findings include:
1) Observation was made on 11/13/17 at 12:22 PM of dining in the second floor dining room. Resident #19 was being fed, while Resident #49 and Resident #34 sat at the same table watching. Resident #49 and Resident #34 did not receive their lunch trays until 12:29 PM which was 7 minutes later. The 2 residents were told their lunch trays were on another delivery cart. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadJune 20, 2017
Based on surveyor observation, review of the clinical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to prevent access to medical information by others not directly involved with resident care. This finding was identified during the investigation of facility self report MD 409. This finding was evident on all nursing units throughout the facility. The finding includes:
On 06-20-17, a closed record review of a resident care plan form for resident #2 revealed documentation of medical information which included code status (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); Comfort Care or Hospice; amount of assistance provided for eating, dressing, toileting, bathing and transfers; and incontinence care, in addition to other medical information. …
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